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People Will Talk: The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Edition
By Nancy Ford  “It is not my responsibility to determine whether Mr. Kavanaugh deserves to sit on the Supreme Court. My responsibility is to tell you the truth.… Thousands and
WHAT A WORLD
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October is our month
By Nancy Ford Ah, October. Month of falling leaves and falling temperatures (hopefully), all culminating in Halloween, the High Holy Day of self-respecting and glitter loving queers everywhere. But let’s
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The Chronicles of Roseanne
By Nancy Ford I’ve been a Roseanne fan for a long, long time — ever since her breakthrough, ball-busting appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1985. Roseanne’s
People Will Talk: The Gastro, Grundles and GOP Edition
By Nancy Ford “We believe in self-sufficient families, founded on the traditional marriage of a natural man and a natural woman … the official position of the Texas schools with
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Love, marriage and going the distance
By Nancy Ford Because we same gender-loving folks were denied the right to marry each other for far too long, our relationships sometimes didn’t last as long as we original
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This summer’s strongest sisters
By Nancy Ford “She is a 20-year-old breeding age female and we need her.†Much as it sounds like it could be, that cringe-worthy quote did not come from the
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Truth about your daddy
By Nancy Ford Dear Ivanka, Uncomfortable as this is for both of us, I’m writing to you to share some truth about your daddy. I know you love him, and
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People Will Talk: The Post-Pride Edition
By Nancy Ford “For years my fans have inspired me with their determination and creativity as they have created a safe and inclusive community. I felt the time had come for
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Get swept away by ‘Ocean’s 8’
By Nancy Ford What a summer, what a summer. Children and babies being ripped from their parents’ arms. Trump disses Trudeau and kisses Kim Jong-un. Roseanne goes crazy. Rachel Maddow
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People Will Talk: The Politics and Pride Edition
By Nancy Ford | “Pride Month is celebrated with parades and parties. Politicians, celebrities and corporate CEOs wave rainbow flags and stand with our community. But you and I know
An open letter to Sarah Huckabee Sanders
By Nancy Ford | Dear Sarah, How’s it going, Girl? Forgive my familiarity in addressing you by your first name, but I feel like I know you. I tune in
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Dallasmania
By Nancy Ford – When I was a kid, I was a Beatlemaniac. I had their music, pointy black ankle boots, records, hair — all of it. I loved them,